> > I tried starting up my AlphaStation 200 today. All I get is some beeps and > an LED diagnostic code that suggests the NVRAM test failed. I swapped the > battery, as the old one was dead, but it still refused to work. I have tried > connecting to the serial port and got nothing (although I could have a > problem with using the correct cable etc). I even tried flipping the jumper > that takes you to the mini console, to no avail. > > > > Does anyone have any suggestions for reviving this machine? >
I don't know if it applies to the AlphaStation 200 but I have a PWS 500a which defaults back to the AlphaBios firmware whenever the battery dies. After replacing the battery, I have to connect a keyboard and monitor and go through the AlphaBios menus to reset it to SRM. (If I don't replace the battery, it lets me go through the motions of resetting it but it never starts SRM.) Regards, Peter Coghlan.
